Dallas police are searching for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after a vehicle licensed or leased for him was involved in a six-car crash Saturday, authorities showed Kelli Smith and R. J. Coyle of the Dallas Morning News.
Smith and Coyle said Rice’s alleged involvement in the crash is unclear. However, the vehicle is registered or rented in his name, so police are looking to contact the offshore, who grew up in the Dallas area.
Smith and Coyle provided other main points gleaned from Dallas police:
According to the WFAA’s Pete Freedman and Rebecca Lopez, police “believe the Lamborghinis and Corvettes were racing in the streets at the time of the crash. “
WFAA released dashcam video showing the crash.
Smith and Coyle noted that “Rice did not appear in Dallas County Jail records around 9:50 a. m. Sunday’s day. It was not immediately clear if he suspected any charges. “
According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, it is expected to be released on Monday:
I’m told the #Chiefs WR Rashee Rice have hired an attorney, according to the source. In addition, a post about the incident is expected tomorrow.
The SMU product recorded 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023 after winning at the time of last year’s draft. He threw six passes for 39 yards in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers, setting an NFL rookie record for playoff receptions (26).